Local Owls Split From National Order Over Grift Rift
A special meeting of the Order of Owls on Tuesday will vote for secession of the Logansport local lodge from the mother organization to join the American Order of Owls formed at Knoxville. Reports cite Talbott's autocratic rule, graft allegations, and per capita taxes as driving the split. Lola Gifford visits Bloomington for university commencement with cousin Lou Alger.
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Order of Owls
American Order of Owls
Knoxville
Tenn
William Rea
Talbott
Logansport
South Bend
Knoxville Tenn
Lafayette
Marion
Lola Gifford
Martha Gifford
Bloomington
Lou Alger
Fourth of July and Accidents Warn Against Foolish Stunts
The piece urges readers to avoid dangerous fireworks on the Fourth of July and to prevent injuries or deaths. It questions risky bets and stunts such as holding fireworks in teeth or tossing explosives at bystanders, stressing personal responsibility and safety. It warns against treating the holiday as license to harm others or oneself.
Brother and Sister Wed in Ohio Probate Case
August Reschke and his wife Lena Roebuck, who is also his sister, testified in Cleveland probate court to prevent child removal. The marriage is illegal due to consanguinity. authorities allege Lena Roebuck is a myth and the couple are siblings. Probate Judge Haddon ordered the children taken into care. They had been separated as babies and reunited after twenty years.
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Cleveland
August Reschke
Augusta Reschke
Lena Roebuck
Haddon
Augusta
Sheboygan
Wis
Wilhelmina Wolf
Canton
Bridge City Gun Club Plans Fourth of July Shoot
The Bridge City Gun club will hold a shoot at Spencer park on July Fourth. Entry fees are 1.80 dollars for the fifteen bird shoot and 1.20 dollars for the ten bird shoot, with prizes for top scores.
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Bridge City Gun Club
Spencer Park
Photographer Harry Green Sells Studio on Fourth Street
Studio owner Harry Green sold his Fourth Street photographic studio to C. H. Nichols yesterday. Nichols, longtime associate and flashlight inventor, is well known in photography circles. Green will remain in the city until fall.
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Harry Green
Fourth Street
C. H. Nichols
Nichols
Green
Briner Treated After Ruptured Vessel at Skelton’s Ford
Andrew Briner living near Skelton's Ford on rural route No 5 ruptured a blood vessel in his nostril several days ago and has placed himself under a physician's care.
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Andrew Briner
Skelton’s Ford
Awaiting Uncle Dam Sanction and Farewell Banquet
The Ladies of Minisee council No. 66 Daughters of Pocahontas hosted a farewell banquet for Sergeant Joseph Finney wartime recruiting officer. Rumor says he plans to wed a Walton girl and seek a permanent posting before enlisting in the army of benedicts pending Uncle Sam’s sanction. He leaves town at month’s end.
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Ladies of
Minisee
Daughters of Pocahontas
Joseph Finney
Walton
Finney
Tipton Township
Benedicts
Cupid
Indianapolis
Sam
Bees Captured and Hired by Local Workers
Panhandle Repair Track Foreman H. H Moore has captured four swarms of bees this summer and they are at his home on Twenty-third Street and Broadway. D. J. Bowers, a machinist at the Van-Maria, also states he has hired two swarms.
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Panhandle
H. H Moore
Twenty-third Street
Broadway
D. J. Bowers
van- Maria
Brides and Judges Clash Over June Marriages and Court Changes
Judge Hanawalt plans cut rate marriages like last year as June brides anger state justices who say ministers perform most weddings. Squire Reid, the Marrying Squire, complains while court room moves disrupt routines and Uncle Billy Jacks longs for the big room. Fred E. Kramb arraigned for defrauding a boarding house keeper after Tipton arrest. Home Gas sues John Allen Shunk seeks venue change in circuit court. Guardian M B Larry files final report and resignation for Andrew H Todd heirs.
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Lieve
Squire Reid
Squire
Hanawalt
Cupid
Billy” Jacks
Fred E. Kramb
Tipton
Dunkle
The
Home Gas Company
John Allen Shunk
M. B. Larry
Guardian
Andrew H. Todd
Dogs Tax Dodgers In Court As Pets Pay Up In County
Constables spent the day rounding up dog tax dodgers while Judges Graves Hanawalt handled a steady stream of cases. Samuel Beeler Ed Conner William Schrock Albert Humes and John Jann paid 11 25 each. others like Arthur Holton Fred Budde James McDonald Charles Wines Mrs Claybourne Lewis and John Simons arranged to pay. Ora Winger and Joseph Morrow faced rulings with Morrow appealing. Frank Wash denied dog ownership and was dismissed. More dodgers to come.
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Judge Graves
Judge Hanawalt
Squire Reid
Hanawalt
Samuel Beeler
Ed Conner
William Schrock
Albert Humes
John Jann
Dodgers
Ringleben Stricken During Board of Works Session
President Charles Ringleben of the board of works was stricken yesterday while attending the board session and had to be taken home. He recently recovered from a long illness and his condition was set back by the incident.
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Charles Ringleben
Board of Works
Camping Party Plans Two-Week Stay at Dyke Springs
A group of boys assembles to open a camp next Monday at Dyke Springs and remain for two weeks. Members include Archie R. Wilson Earl DeHaven Walter Heppe Harmon Castle Paul Davis Carl Wagner George Welch and Clarence Zinn.
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Dykeman’s Springs
Archie R. Wilson
Earl DeHaven
Walter Heppe
Harmon Castle
Paul Davis
Carl Wagner
George Welch
Clarence Zinn
Mrs Noel and Mrs Baker Visit Mrs Colen in Sistersville
Mrs. W. H. Noel and Mrs. Fred Baker and their son William of Sistersville West Virginia are visiting Mrs. J. R. Colen.
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W. H. Noel
Fred Baker
William
Sistersville
West Virginia
J. R. Colen
City Council Approves 30000 for Electric Light Plant
The Council will approprate 30000 at a special meeting after Councilmen McNary and Johnston return from Laporte. Board of Works signs contract with Prof Esterline to supervise equipment purchase and installation ensuring better lighting and power for the city.
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Board of Works
McNary and
Johnston
Municipal League
Laporte
Prof
Esterline
Landis Delivers Graduation Address at Holy Angels Academy
The Hon. Frederick Landis delivered the commencement address at St. Vincent's hall for four graduates of Holy Angels Academy Paula Elliott Marion Miss Mayme Eisele Marie Spitznogle and Mary Guthrie Landis praised the school sisters and ex President Grover Cleveland who had died that morning Father P J Cros Son awarded diplomas and the event drew a packed hall and widespread praise
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Frederick Landis
St. Vincent's Hall
Holy Angel's Academy
Paula Elliott
Marion
Mayme Eisele
Marie Spitznogle
Mary Guthrie
Landis
Grover Cleveland
P. J. Crosson
Hill in Prison
Sheriff Beckley escorted George Hill, a Black man and wife murderer, to Michigan City yesterday. Hill received cigars from Harry Brooks before his confinement. Doctors fear Hill has at most a year to live and may spend much time in the hospital.
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Sheriff Beckley
Michigan City
George Hill
Hill
Harry Brooks
Road Bonds Sold and Contracts Let in Cass County
Road bonds for the Jerome B. Rice road on the Cass Carroll county line were sold to Wendling & Co. A contract was let to Dan Mahoney for $11,000. Contractor Girton reports all bridges he was to paint have been finished.
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Jerome B. Rice
Cass Carroll County
Wendling & Co
Dan Mahoney
Girton
Officials attend Laporte session of Municipal league
Al H. Smith police judge David A. Middleton city controller George H. Graham police captain and City Clerk Fred Hammontree are in Laporte for the Municipal league sessions.
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al H. Smith
David A. Middleton
George H. Graham
Fred Hammontree
Laporte
Municipal League
Mrs Q A Myers Leaves for Denver Colorado Visit
Mrs. Q A Myers departed this afternoon for Denver Colorado to make an extended visit.
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Q. A. Myers
Denver
Colo
Counterfeiter Caught in Peru Arrains in Indianapolis Case
George Hamilton, arrested in Peru and arraigned before United States Commissioner C. H. Stuart, faced charges of possessing moulds to coin fifty cent pieces. He admitted guilt, waived preliminary exam, and was sent to Indianapolis to await federal grand jury action. Captain T. E. Halls demonstrated the moulds to reporters, explaining simple moulding methods used by professional counterfeiters.
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George Hamilton
Peru
United States
C. H. Stuart
Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
Hamilton
T. £. Halls
Secret Service Forces
Indiana
Capt. Halls
Carvies
Train Rider Tortured
Harry Rittenhouse of Davenport Indiana arrived seeking medical help after being thrown from a train near Lafayette while attempting to catch the Continental Limited. He had two ribs and a fractured arm reset by Dr. Hetherington, then traveled by freight to Davenport to avoid arrest, intending to continue to his home.
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Harry Rittenhouse
Davenport
Dr. Hetherington
Lafayette
Stags Fall 12 to 5 at Adamsboro in baseball clash
The Stags traveled to Adamsboro last Sunday and lost 12 to 5. Adamsboro outhit the visitors on rough ground as the home lineup featured Joe Fraley, William Douglass, Dorsey Lacox, Roydon Ray, Thomas Douglass, Todd Skinner, Virgil Loser, Larrell Carter, and Charles Adams.
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Adamsboro
Joe Fraley
William Douglass
Dorsey Lacox
Roydon Ray
Thomas Douglass
Todd Skinner
Virgil Loser
Larrell Carter
Charles Adams
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Secret Service
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